Facilities in the Community Fund

Dates

The next dates are not published yet. We add them when they are.

What it funds

• Capital projects, including new equipment for an existing facility, building costs and building upgrades

What it will not fund

• Operational costs such as rent, utilities and employee compensation
• Projects that are already completed
• Public services that are the responsibility of central government
• Applications made internally by Council

Good to know

Capital projects only. Operating costs such as rent and wages are not funded. The 2026 round has closed.

Community groups can apply every two years; the latest round opened 20 March and closed in April 2026, and no later dates are published.

Checklist

What Western Bay Facilities Fund says you need:

• Minimum facility value of $10,000
• A clear link to growth within the community
• Obtain any resource or building consents needed
• Project commences within the year funding is granted

Common things funders ask for, worth having ready:

• What exactly is the money for, and when will you spend it?
• How much do you need, and do you have quotes under three months old?
• Who benefits, and how many people?
• Your legal name, registration number and bank account in the group's name.
• A committee or board decision approving the application (some funders want a signed resolution).
• Your latest financial statements or annual return.
• Other funders you have applied to for the same thing.

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Sources

What we relied on, in the funder's own words.

• Because this funding comes from financial contributions, applications must show a clear link to growth within the community.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• The facilities in the community fund closed on Monday 20 April 2026.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• The minimum value of the proposed facility is $10,000. An application can be made between $10,000 and the total pool of funding of $116,812.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• The application must be for capital projects. This could include new equipment for an existing facility, building costs and building upgrades.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Operational costs such as rent, utilities and employee compensation.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Projects that are already completed.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Applications are processed through the SmartyGrants platform.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Applicants have the responsibility to obtain any resource consents, building consents, permits or licenses necessary to undertake their project.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Community groups can apply for the fund every two years.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/facilities-in-the-community-fund · read 17 October 2026

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